Eric Rexstad

Dr. Eric Rexstad is a Research Fellow at the University of St Andrews, affiliated with the School of Mathematics and Statistics and the Centre for Research into Ecological & Environmental Modelling. His research focuses on estimating wildlife population abundance, modeling population dynamics, and applying statistical methods to ecological problems. He specializes in distance sampling techniques for population surveys and contributes to conservation efforts through methodological advancements.

Dr. Rexstad collaborates on projects involving wildlife management, such as surveys of marine mammals and seabirds. He has developed tools and software, including contributions to the Distance sampling framework, enhancing the accuracy of ecological data analysis. His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to environmental protection and biodiversity conservation.

• Key areas: Wildlife abundance estimation, spatial modeling, and survey design
• Notable tools: Distance software, R packages for ecological analysis
• Impact: Improved methodologies for wildlife population assessments and conservation planning